Just got quoted almost $1,500 for a root canal at an endodontist... um, is that typical? Feels kinda steep to me, but maybe I'm just clueless. Curious what others have paid or if I'm getting ripped off here.
"Just got quoted almost $1,500 for a root canal at an endodontist... um, is that typical?"
Yikes, dental stuff can really hit the wallet hard. Unfortunately, that price isn't too far off from what I've seen—especially if you're going to an endodontist instead of a general dentist. Specialists tend to charge more because of their expertise and equipment. I paid around $1,300 last year (still recovering from that one, lol). If you're not in pain yet, maybe shop around a bit or see if your insurance covers more elsewhere? Hang in there... teeth are expensive little troublemakers.
If you're not in pain yet, maybe shop around a bit or see if your insurance covers more elsewhere? Hang in there...
I feel your pain... dental bills always stress me out, especially when it's for my kid. Honestly, $1,500 does sound steep at first glance, but sadly it's not unheard of. We were quoted around $1,400 by an endodontist for my daughter's root canal last year. I was pretty shocked too, but after calling around and checking reviews, it seemed pretty standard. If you haven't already, definitely double-check with your insurance—sometimes they'll cover more if you get pre-approval or go within their network. Either way, good luck... dental stuff is never fun.
Yikes, $1,500 sounds rough, but honestly I've seen worse. Did they say if that covers everything—like the crown afterward—or just the root canal itself? Sometimes they'll hit you with separate charges later, which really makes my blood pressure spike, lol.
Also, did anyone mention sedation? I ask because I'm a nervous wreck at the dentist (seriously, full-blown anxiety), and sedation can add another couple hundred bucks easily. Definitely call your insurance again if you haven't yet; mine surprised me by covering more than I expected once I asked specifically about pre-approval. Dental offices don't always volunteer that info upfront...
Anyway, good luck. Dental stuff is the worst kind of expensive—paying a fortune just to keep your teeth from falling out... ugh.
